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October 5, 1902
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January 14, 1984
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00000000832646770
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OL1916212A0
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1167648950
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Raymond Albert Kroc
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Raymond Albert Kroc (October 5, 1902 – January 14, 1984) was an American businessman.He purchased the fast food company McDonald's in 1961 and was its CEO from 1967 to 1973. Kroc is credited with the global expansion of McDonald's, turning it into the most successful fast food corporation in the world. Due to the company's growth under Kroc, he has also been referred to as the founder of the McDonald's Corporation. After retiring from McDonald's, he owned the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1974 until his death in 1984.
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